One of the most famous comedy clubs in the world, The Comedy Store is situated on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. Some of the most well-known comedians, including Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, and Jim Carrey, had their training there. But there has been some misunderstanding regarding the club’s ownership, with claims circulating that Viacom, the media behemoth, has acquired control.
No, Viacom does not own The Comedy Store, to answer the main query. A tiny group of investors, including Pauly Shore’s mother Mitzi Shore, who passed away in 2018, control the club. Mitzi Shore, a prominent personality in the comedy industry, ran the venue for more than 40 years. Her children, including Pauly Shore, received her shares in the club after she passed away.
In this regard, Pauly Shore is not the current owner of The Comedy Store. He has a long history with the club and frequently performs there, but he is not a main stakeholder. He has, nevertheless, actively participated in the running of the club and was a significant part of the current Showtime documentary series “The Comedy Store.”
Six episodes of the 2020 documentary series “The Comedy Store” were made available. The history of the club and its influence on the comedy industry are both explored in the series. Interviews with several of the club’s most well-known former members, such as David Letterman, Jay Leno, and Chris Rock, are included. Along with exploring their professional problems, the comedy club performers’ personal lives are also explored in the series.
In conclusion, The Comedy Store is not owned by Viacom. A tiny group of investors, including the surviving children of Mitzi Shore, owns the club. Pauly Shore has been a part of the club for a long time and has been actively involved in its management, despite not being a majority stakeholder. Six-part documentary series “The Comedy Store” analyzes the club’s history and influence on the comedy industry and includes interviews with several of its most well-known former members.